New Scientist
AUGUST 5, 2024
Ancient plants, seeds and insects preserved beneath Greenland’s ice sheet reveal that it once melted completely, raising concerns about sea level rise if it happens again
Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 5, 2024
It was a bitter cold day on January 5, 2018, and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker had no choice. An Arctic air mass had descended on New England, causing temperatures in Boston to remain below 20 degrees Fahrenheit for a week. Outside, the windchill was negative 15 degrees, and the regional grid operator was warning that the situation was dire. Demand for electricity was high, but there was not enough gas available to keep all the gas-fired power plants running.
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Scientific American
AUGUST 9, 2024
Early risers get a double sky treat: a Mars and Jupiter conjunction and the Perseid meteor shower at once
Enviromental Defense
AUGUST 8, 2024
We were so close to getting a program Ontarians and the environment deserve: an expanded deposit-return program for all beverage containers, including water, pop and juice. Then, out of the blue, Doug Ford pulled the plug, just after Canada Day weekend, leaving beverage companies dumbfounded and big grocery retailers delighted. Send a message to Premier Ford today to tell him to reverse course and implement deposit return for all beverage containers in Ontario Deposit return is the program wher
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
New Scientist
AUGUST 9, 2024
In the centre of a distant galaxy, a supermassive black hole has swallowed up a star 9 times the sun’s mass in the biggest and brightest such cosmic meal we’ve ever seen
Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 5, 2024
This post was co-authored by UCS Principal Climate Scientist Kristina Dahl. Last week, we participated in an IPCC plenary meeting held in Sofia, Bulgaria. Delegates from around the world convened with three main, substantive tasks: approving outlines for a new special report on cities and climate change; approving outlines for a methodology report on short-lived climate pollutants; and agreeing on a timeline for the publishing the three main IPCC working group reports for the organization’s seve
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Inside Climate News
AUGUST 3, 2024
Four different glaciers along the Andes range no longer have hospitable conditions. By Alexa Robles-Gil Along a valley of the Cordillera Blanca in Peru, Emilio Mateo set out on a 10-mile hike up to the Queshque Glacier. Following the tracks of llamas and cattle, Mateo, a researcher at the Aspen Global Change Institute, and his research assistant were on their way to collect glacier samples.
New Scientist
AUGUST 8, 2024
A small study found that the sugar substitute erythritol makes blood more susceptible to clotting, which can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke
NRDC
AUGUST 6, 2024
Negotiations are underway to finally slow this endless stream of plastic waste into our environment, food, and bodies.
Scientific American
AUGUST 8, 2024
Researchers wish to probe whether consciousness has a basis in quantum mechanical phenomena
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Inside Climate News
AUGUST 8, 2024
Warming temperatures and increased water vapor are powering more intense downpours, like those associated with Debby. By Amy Green, Lisa Sorg Tropical Storm Debby, a plodding, waterlogged system that has already saturated four southeastern states, bears many characteristics of a warming planet, climate scientists say. It’s reminiscent of other catastrophic tropical cyclones that have battered the United States over the past eight years.
New Scientist
AUGUST 8, 2024
A newly identified smartphone vulnerability can reveal the floor plans of where you are and what you are doing - and it is possible that companies or intelligence agencies are already making use of it
Enviromental Defense
AUGUST 7, 2024
Toronto | Traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat – A new backgrounder released by Environmental Defence today, Ontario’s Gas Problems: The Issues With Fracked Gas , takes a look at how Ontario’s increasing reliance on “natural gas” is worse than usually accounted for and worse than most Ontarians appreciate.
Scientific American
AUGUST 8, 2024
In the search for less energy-hungry artificial intelligence, some scientists are exploring living computers
Speaker: Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition
Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion (DEJI) policies, programs, and initiatives are critically important as we move forward with public and private sector climate and sustainability goals and plans. Underserved and socially, economically, and racially disadvantaged communities bear the burden of pollution, higher energy costs, limited resources, and limited investments in the clean energy and transportation sectors.
Inside Climate News
AUGUST 4, 2024
North America’s only barrier reef is withering from heat and disease. Can efforts to preserve and propagate the corals at land-based facilities save them? By Amy Green ORLANDO, Fla.—Tucked away in an office park hundreds of miles from the southeast Florida coast where North America’s only barrier reef is at dire risk, a collection of brain corals performed a once-a-year feat—producing a constellation of egg sacks, each a bundle of hope.
New Scientist
AUGUST 7, 2024
After the release of a shocking video showing Olympic rider Charlotte Dujardin whipping a horse, it is time for equestrians to educate themselves on the science of horse training, says Christa Lesté-Lasserre
NRDC
AUGUST 5, 2024
I just had my lead service line replaced, and I couldn’t be happier.
Scientific American
AUGUST 7, 2024
A new mathematical technique shows how to build small objects in any dimension that roll like a wheel, expanding our understanding of higher dimensional space
Speaker: Laurie Schoeman Director, Climate & Sustainability, Capital
As households and communities across the nation face challenges such as hurricanes, wildfires, drought, extreme heat and cold, and thawing permafrost and flooding, we are increasingly searching for ways to mitigate and prevent climate impacts. During this event, national climate and housing expert Laurie Schoeman will discuss topics including: The two paths for climate action: decarbonization and adaptation.
Inside Climate News
AUGUST 5, 2024
An analysis of long-forgotten sediment samples identified fungi, willow wood, insect remains and a solitary seed of an Arctic poppy. By Bob Berwyn Sometime in the past 1.1 million years, the thickest part of the Greenland Ice Sheet melted completely, scientists said in a study released today that analyzed fossilized bits of moss, wood shards, insect and fungi fragments, as well as the seed of an Arctic poppy.
New Scientist
AUGUST 9, 2024
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Cool Green Science
AUGUST 5, 2024
The saltmarsh sparrow is literally adapted to keep its head above water. But the seas are rising. The post Saltmarsh Sparrow: The “Canary” of Sea-Level Rise appeared first on Cool Green Science.
Scientific American
AUGUST 6, 2024
Scientists have identified more than 30 different pathogens that they fear could cause the next big pandemic in humans
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
The Applied Ecologist
AUGUST 6, 2024
Next in Journal of Applied Ecology’s series of Meet the Editors, get to know Ardiantiono – one of the mentees on our 2024 Associate Editor Mentoring Scheme. What are you currently working on and why is it important? My research focuses on integrating ecological and sociological information to improve wildlife conservation management. Most of my work takes place in Southeast Asian tropics, particularly Indonesia.
New Scientist
AUGUST 6, 2024
Passenger planes and private jets that fly higher can create longer-lasting contrails, meaning their contribution to global warming has been underestimated
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 9, 2024
Highlights of the environmental and energy notices in the August 10 PA Bulletin -- NOTE: DEP Permit Efficiency: 18,387 Permits Since 11/2023; 8 Failed To Be Reviewed Within Deadlines, Eligible For PAyback; No Application Fees Refunded [8.8.24] -- PA Oil & Gas Industrial Facilities: Permit Notices, Opportunities To Comment - August 10 [PaEN] -- The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the August 10 PA Bulletin announcing the availability of a revised General Air Quality
Scientific American
AUGUST 5, 2024
Warmer temperatures were supposed to make Arctic shipping easier.
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The Applied Ecologist
AUGUST 8, 2024
In their latest Policy Direction, authors Fabio Carvalho, Hollie Blaydes and Alona Armstrong highlight key policy implications in relation to solar farm development and operation, and their usage in both addressing climate change and providing ecosystem benefits.
New Scientist
AUGUST 7, 2024
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft had so many problems during its first crewed launch to the International Space Station that NASA officials aren’t sure whether it will be able to bring its crew back home as planned
PA Environment Daily
AUGUST 8, 2024
On August 8, Amy Wolfe, Northeast Coldwater Habitat Program Director, announced the lease of a new short film by Brian Cooper called Angling For Hope - A Vision For PA's Beech Creek. "A little over a year ago, with our partners, we relaunched the abandoned mine remediation effort for the Beech Creek watershed in Centre and Clinton counties working in collaboration and with support from our Trout Unlimited volunteers, landowners, Centre and Clinton County Conservation Districts, DCNR Bureau of Fo
Scientific American
AUGUST 6, 2024
Sharks provide multiple benefits for ocean ecosystems: their declining numbers threaten habitats for baby fish
A Greener Life
AUGUST 8, 2024
Photo credit: Fervo Energy. By Anders Lorenzen The large US power utility, Southern California Edison (SCE), one of the largest utilities in the country is to buy geothermal energy from one of the most exciting new technologies to emerge, optimising the use of energy from below the surface of the Earth. The US start-up company, Fervo Energy, is to sell geothermal energy to the utility from its 400 megawatts (MW) Cape Station project which is currently being constructed in southwestern Utah.
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